Plinky 12 Chords, Blocks and Syntakt: Polyrhythmic Arps

video upload by Making Sound Machines

"In this video, Enrica and Roland from Making Sound Machines play a melodic house track, performing live with the built-in polyphonic arpeggiator.

Plinky 12 sends a MIDI clock signal to the Elektron Syntakt, synchronizing the tempo between both devices. Syntakt is a fantastic hybrid digital-analogue drum machine and provides the beats you hear in this clip. All synth sounds are produced with Plinky 12's internal synth engine.

Plinky 12's internal sequencer advances through a harmonic progression, while Enrica performs on the touch surface, editing the polyphonic arpeggio. First she extends the length of the loop, leading to great polyrhythmic shifts over the 4/4 house beat.

As the track progresses, Enrica taps the surface to add or delete notes in the arp pattern.

Roland operates a second Plinky 12, the Blocks panel to the left. It is configured to send MIDI messages from an XY surface to Plinky 12 Chords. This allows him to change the sound parameters remotely while Enrica performs on Chords at the same time.

This track was composed for a live set at Club Synth, an event our friends Stijn and Priscilla from This is Not Rocket Science are hosting and organizing quarterly at Ruigoord near Amsterdam. Thank you for inviting us and putting in the hard work to create such a lovely event!

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Elektron Syntakt 12 Track Drum Computer and Synthesizer SN A3S2219L8248-74

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vortex ... Elektron Syntakt ... electro, psybient

video upload by substan

"A performance on the Elektron Syntakt.
Recorded in one take.
Mastered in post.

As always .. the project file, music and Sound Pack are available for my patrons.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !! / substan

Substan Bandcamp Page: https://substan.bandcamp.com"

NINE INCH NAILS - The Becoming (Sequential PRO 3 & Elektron Syntakt)

video upload by nicola neeco

"I recreated one of my favorite basslines from The Becoming by Nine Inch Nails, from The Downward Spiral. For this version, I used the Sequential Pro 3 for the bassline and the Elektron Syntakt for the drums (no samples, just synthesis)
I wanted to capture that raw, tense, mechanical energy while keeping the whole thing fully hands-on and hardware-driven.

#nineinchnails #trentreznor #sequentialpro3 #syntakt #downwardspiral"

APHEX TWIN - #8 (COVER - Prophet REV2, Elektron Syntakt & OP-1field)

video upload by nicola neeco

"I made a cover of #8, also known as 'Blur,' by Aphex Twin, from the iconic album Selected Ambient Works Volume II (Warp Records 1994)

One of the darkest and most hypnotic tracks on the album, Blur has a unique atmosphere that I tried to reinterpret using a small setup of 3 hardware instruments.

I recorded the entire performance in a single take, using:
• Sequential Prophet Rev2 for the main synth parts (with Valhalla Vintageverb reverb)
• Elektron Syntakt for the drums and rhythmic elements (no samples)
• Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field for the string sound

A special thanks to my friend Lorri for lending me his OP-1 Field for this performance.

#aphextwin #selectedambientworks #prophetrev2 #syntakt #op1field"

Syntakt Hypnotic Techno 138 BPM (w/ Twinshot)

video upload by Catenation

"A dark, hypnotic techno session featuring the Elektron Syntakt. Ride, Closed Hihat and first Pad are samples on the Twinshot machine, everything else synthesis. Enjoy ;)

Sounds and Samples: https://dissonantwitchcraft.com/"

Digitakt II vs Syntakt vs Digitone II

video upload by Yan Cook

"Which Elektron groovebox should you choose?
In this video I compare the Syntakt, Digitakt II and Digitone II, go through the pros and cons of each, and play a few sketches to help you decide which one fits your workflow best."

BOARDS OF CANADA - Father And Son (COVER - Elektron Syntakt & Prophet REV2)

video upload by nicola neeco

"It immediately stood out to me as one of the most interesting tracks on the record, so I wanted to explore it in my own way rather than recreate it exactly.

I didn’t use the vocal samples, both because they’re difficult to replicate and because I was more interested in focusing on the rhythm and groove created by the synth, drums, and bass working together.

For the sound, I used the Prophet Rev2 for the keys and the Elektron Syntakt for the drums, bass and a pad-like sound.
All the patches and programming were done by me from scratch."

Elektron Syntakt 12-Voice Drum Computer and Synthesizer w/ Decksaver Cover

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The Qualifiers (Synth jam with Syntakt, Summit, Protein, Roland S-1)

video upload by Amorasaki

"We’re all gonna make it

Elektron Syntakt, Novation Summit, Waldorf Protein, Roland S-1)"

Analog VS Digital - Elektron Syntakt Sound Pack Demo by A Force Truly Evil

video upload by A Force Truly Evil

"Available Here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/product/analo...

IDM & AVANT-GARDE SOUND DESIGN — RAW ANALOG FORCE VS DIGITAL PRECISION

Analog vs Digital by A Force Truly Evil is a hybrid sound pack for Elektron Syntakt featuring 128 patches and 31 demo patterns.

Created as a tribute to IDM, this pack blends the spirit of classic artists with contemporary experimental electronic music.

Built around the contrast between classic IDM and forward-thinking electronic sound, it is designed for IDM, drone, experimental electronica and ambient music, with a strong focus on minimalist and modern electronic styles.

LONG DESCRIPTION

Analog vs Digital is built around the hybrid nature of the Elektron Syntakt, combining analog and digital synthesis while exploring the contrast between classic IDM and contemporary electronica.

This pack comes from a place of pure love for IDM. Its sound palette draws inspiration from different corners of the genre:

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Loop Samples Without Clicks on Syntakt 1.40, Digitakt & Every Sampler

video upload by Sineway

"Loop points that click are one of the most frustrating things in sampling - and one of the easiest to fix once you know how. In this video I show you a simple crossfade technique in Audacity that produces seamless, click-free loops every single time. No plugins, no special tools - just a free tool and a workflow that works.

I record the source sound straight from the Novation Peak into Audacity, build the loop, and then export in the right format for each device - mono/16-bit/48kHz for Syntakt 1.40 and the original Digitakt, and stereo/24-bit/48kHz for Digitakt II. The difference in the final result is exactly what you'd expect - and worth hearing.

The technique itself is sampler-agnostic. Whether you're on an Elektron box, an SP-404, an MPC, or anything else, the principle is the same: get the loop right before it ever reaches the hardware.

Chapters:
0:00 The problem
0:27 Recording the source on Novation Peak
2:00 Finding the loop region
3:17 The crossfade technique in Audacity
4:49 Don't forget to normalize the audio
5:28 Exporting .wav files for Syntakt, Digitakt & Digitakt II
6:05 Importing via Transfer + playback on Syntakt 1.40
6:38 Digitakt II - stereo playback

The two sample files used in this video (mono and stereo version) are available for free download on my Patreon."

SubBass ToolKit by GoldbabySamples

video upload by GoldbabySamples

"Window rattling sub bass. SubBass ToolKit is available now: www.goldbaby.co.nz/subbass.html"

"Sub bass is a mainstay of many electronic music genres. Drum & Bass, Dub, Hip Hop, Dub Step, Techno, Trap, etc. It’s a sound that you feel as well as hear. This pack contains a wide range of floor-shaking, window-rattling sub-bass sounds.

Made with vintage and modern synths and drum machines. Recorded and processed with tasty high-end outboard.

With patches for Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and TAL-Sampler, MPC/Force. Well-organised and labelled files also make it easy to use in other software and hardware.

Some of the gear used: Roland SH-101, Roland Juno 6, Roland MKH-80, Korg MS-20, Roland TR-808, 8Raw8, Elektron Syntakt, Moog GrandMother, Thermionic Fat Bustard II Valve mixer, Empirical Labs Fatso, Electrodyne 511, ez1073-500."

Syntakt 1.40 update | Drum n Bass

video upload by VoltageCtrlRtv

"The new Elektron Syntakt 1.40 update opens up some really interesting creative possibilities, so I decided to take it for a spin with a Jungle / Drum & Bass session built around the legendary Amen Break.

In this session I’m layering chopped Amen break fragments with additional sampled percussive elements, then shaping the groove using the Syntakt’s sequencing and modulation tools. The goal wasn’t to recreate classic jungle exactly, but to explore how the Syntakt’s hybrid digital/analog engines can push those rhythms into new territory.

I’m also using several of my custom presets from my Syntakt West Kept Secrets and Formless Sound Packs, which add evolving textures, bass layers, and percussive machines that blend nicely with breakbeat programming.

One of the things I love about the Syntakt is how quickly you can move from an idea to a full performance. With the new update, the workflow feels even tighter for live rhythmic experimentation.

If you're into Jungle, Drum & Bass, IDM, or experimental rhythm programming, this session might give you some ideas for pushing the Syntakt further.

Sound packs used in this session:
West Kept Secrets + Formless

Available here:
👉 http://audibleobjects.com
http://voltagectrlr.bandcamp.com"

SYNTAKT GOT TURBO CHARGED!

video upload by EZBOT

"Elektron Syntakt received a massive update! Samples, choke groups, and tons of quality of life improvements, lets check it out!"

EZBOT resources: https://www.patreon.com/ezbot, https://ko-fi.com/ezbot/, https://www.modbang.com"


See the announcement post here.

PPG wavetable synthesis on Syntakt OS 1.40

video upload by tubesockor

"The latest update for Elektron Syntakt, OS 1.40, includes a sample playback engine. Here I'm showing how it can be used as a simple wavetable player, in the style of the classic PPG Wave."

See the announcement post here.

Elektron Syntakt levels up. OS 1.40

video uploads by Elektron

Playlist:

1. Syntakt - OS Delivery Service

"Syntakt levels up. OS 1.40 introduces Twinshot - a dual sample player machine offering a playful and versatile complement to Syntakt’s existing digital and analog possibilities. And that’s not all. This OS also brings a range of features that offer extra fun, more control, deeper sound design, and greater personalisation. Explore Track Layering and Track Choking, Filter Pan, Control All Config, Prepare Mutes, Snap on Parameter Locks, Key Tracking, and lots more."

2. Explore Syntakt 1.40's New Features

Elin Piel takes you through some of the other features that arrive with Syntakt 1.40, on top of the Twinshot sample player machine.

3. Syntakt + Samples: Introducing Twinshot

Twinshot - arriving on OS 1.40 - is a machine that brings sample playback to Syntakt, with 64 global samples and dual-layer blending per track. The excellent Elin Piel explores how you can combine transient and body, reverse your sample, drive, and modulate them, opening up all kinds of new sonic possibilities on Syntakt.

4. How to Add Samples to Syntakt

Elin Piel guides you through upgrading your Syntakt OS and getting it ready for sample fun, courtesy of the new to 1.40 Twinshot machine.

Syntakt 1.40 – 7 Power-Ups That Completely Redefine It

video upload by Sineway

"Syntakt firmware 1.40 just dropped - and yes, it plays samples now. But that's not the real story.

After spending serious time with this firmware, I found 7 power-ups that completely change what this machine is capable of. We're talking new oscillator colors, evolving morph engines, harmonic stacking with real instrument samples, character layering that captures the soul of your synths, track linking with analog filter routing, stereo filter panning, and performance upgrades that make jamming more intuitive than ever.

This isn't about drum one-shots. This is about what sampling unlocks for sound design, harmony, and musicality on a machine that already had serious creative depth.

All sounds in this video come from my own sample library recorded from my synthesizers — including the Novation Peak, Sequential Fourm, and Arturia AstroLab 37. The full sample pack and project files are available on my Patreon.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:21 The new machine: SP Twin Shot
0:50 Power-Up 1: Oscillator Mode - Adding new colors to your sound
2:22 Using more traditional oscillators
3:06 How to make a static one-shot sample sound more animated
5:05 Power-Up 2: Morph Engine - Evolving, rich sounds
6:05 Macros make the morphing even more powerful
7:13 Power-Up 3: Harmonic Stacking - Play chords with one voice
9:21 Power-Up 4: Character Layering - Steal the soul of a synth
11:25 How to add sustain to one-shot sounds
12:18 How to fade in the sustained part of the sound
13:09 Power-Up 5: Track Linking - Insanely powerful
14:52 Kick triggering FX Block for lazy side-chaining
15:54 The most amazing part of Track Linking
17:17 How to combine rich digital oscillators with snappy analog filters
18:39 Power-Up 6: Filter Panning - Syntakt can sound WIDE!
20:41 Power-Up 7: Performance Upgrades - Starting with Key Tracking
22:52 Ctrl+All can now be configured
23:54 Choke Groups
24:24 Quick performance demo"

forever changed ... first track with Elektron Syntakt OS 1.40

video upload by substan

"Entirely new worlds have opened up for the already great Syntakt.

A performance on the Elektron Syntakt.
Recorded in one take into Zoom M4..
Mastered in post.

As always .. the project file, samples, music and Sound Pack are available for my patrons.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !! / substan

Substan Bandcamp Page: https://substan.bandcamp.com"

NEWS: Syntakt is getting a SAMPLE MACHINE!

video upload by SON WU

"An update for the Elektron Syntakt is brewing and due to arrive very soon."

Launch Control XL 3 Got an Update – Still Missing One Thing

video upload by Sineway

"I’ve been refining my live performance setup with the Syntakt and the updated Launch Control XL 3, and this jam is the result.

The XL 3 recently received a firmware update, which got me thinking about how close this controller is to being perfect for Elektron gear - and the one feature I still wish it had.

In this performance, I’m using:
Elektron macros for more expressive changes across patterns
A second row of encoders for Syntakt track levels
Momentary Breath Control via the lower button row

What I’m still missing is aftertouch MIDI support - it would unlock a third row of Elektron macros, which are so much more powerful than direct CC mappings. This is one area where alternatives like Faderfox still have a massive edge. That said, I really like the XL 3.

Curious what you think - would aftertouch support change how you use the XL 3?

If you're interested in how I set the Launch Control XL 3 up, I've made a tutorial about it featuring the Digitone II. It works exactly the same on the Syntakt: • Digitone 2 + Launch Control XL 3: One Syst..." [posted here]

❤️ Join my Patreon for project files & more: / sineway"

Elektron Syntakt e25 Edition 12-Voice Drum Computer + Synthesizer

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